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🌱 US Caucus Supports Norfolk Shipyard + E 26th St Auto Shop Fire
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Morning, people of Norfolk! It's me again, Carla, your host of the Norfolk Daily.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 50 Low: 30.
Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:
- A new caucus has been formed to focus on public shipyards in the United States. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is one of four U.S. public shipyards that will receive support from the caucus. Public shipyards are responsible for repairing and retrofitting submarines and aircraft carriers. (WTOP)
- A Norfolk man was injured in a weekend shooting in Virginia Beach. The incident happened at West Beach Tavern shortly after midnight on Mar. 26, when an argument reportedly escalated. The 27-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (City of Virginia Beach)
- A fire at a Norfolk auto body shop caused major damage on Saturday. According to officials, three vehicles at the East 26th Street shop had caught fire and spread to the shop building. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation. (WAVY.com)
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Today in Norfolk:
- Virtual Money Smart Mondays, Hosted By Little Creek Branch Library (6:00 PM)
- Men's HIV Empowerment Group At LGBT Life Center (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Sign up for a social golf league in Norfolk! At Spark Golf, people can meet others and play nine holes each week. The league is free to join, and rounds of golf can be purchased weekly or in advance for a discounted fee. (Patch)
- If you're searching for a new home to purchase in the Norfolk area, check out these local homes that are for sale. (Norfolk Patch)
- United Healthcare and Norfolk Parks and Recreation are hosting the "Eggs-Treme Egg Drop" on Apr. 9 at Tarrallton Park. The family-friendly Easter event will feature dropping thousands of eggs from the sky, along with games, music, raffles, prizes, and more. (WAVY.com)
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— Carla Varner
